Explore how energy is conserved and converted into different types of energy and analyze data from the circus. Build a marshmallow-launching machine whose energy only comes from a rubber band. Details »
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Consider how gravity affects the trajectory of a projectile object by calculating the height of a ball juggled on Earth, the Moon and Jupiter using the height formula. Analyze data of projectile motion from the circus and construct a giant parabola. Details »
Discuss Newton's Laws of Motion and see how they are used in the circus dog show video. Utilize Newton's laws to estimate the mass of a car, calculate acceleration and analyze the motion of circus performers with VideoPoint. Details »
Explore the law of energy conservation, learning the difference between kinetic, potential and elastic energies. See how energy is conserved in an aerial acrobatics show in this video-enhanced lesson plan. Details »
Explore circular motion and learn how trick riders in the circus use centripetal acceleration in this video-enhanced lesson plan. Figure out the velocity needed to go through a loop in a roller coaster. Details »
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